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Bob Odenkirk Recalls 'Gone' Moment During Heart Attack
16 May
Summary
- Odenkirk collapsed on set due to a blocked widow-maker artery.
- He experienced memory loss, only recalling events after leaving the hospital.
- Costars and crew initially mistook his distress for laughter.
Five years after a life-threatening heart attack, actor Bob Odenkirk is sharing new details about the harrowing incident. The star collapsed on the set of AMC's Better Call Saul in July 2021, suffering a complete blockage in his widow-maker artery. He described the experience as being clinically 'gone,' even turning grey, with initial delays in receiving aid as his colleagues mistook his distress for laughter.
Odenkirk's recovery was marked by significant memory loss. He has no recollection of the event itself, only recalling leaving the hospital a week after his admission. Witness accounts from others fill in the gaps of the traumatic day. This profound experience has left him with a deep appreciation for his health.
Previously, Odenkirk had spoken about the event, noting that it didn't immediately affect him, attributing this to a nightly 'mind wipe' that impacted his cognitive ability to process the trauma. He relied on hearing about the incident from those who were present to rebuild his understanding. The near-fatal episode left his co-stars and crew deeply shaken.
